Kanjorski Boots Reagan On Shoe Import Decision Briefly

Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-11th District, has expressed his disappointment and annoyance over President Reagan's refusal to impose quotas or tariffs to protect America's troubled shoe industry against low-priced imports flooding the market.

The decision goes against a rising sentiment in the country and Congress for fair trade practices, Kanjorski said, pointing out that the president overruled the recommendation for quotas by his own international trade commission, which concluded that "increased imports have been a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic non-rubber footwear industry."

Kanjorski said, "This rejection of the remedy for the American shoe industry is a slap in the face to industry workers, the well-being of their families and the economic future of the country.

"The White House abandonment of shoe manufacturers increases the threat that the plight of other endangered industries will also be ignored."